Nine aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, who are contesting the February 22, 2024, governorship primary, have issued a stern warning to the party, threatening legal action if their grievances are not addressed promptly.
The aggrieved aspirants, including Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, Anselm Ojezua, Felix Akhabue, Martin Uhomoibhi, Hajia Hadizat Umoru, Omosede Igbinedion, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, and Arthur Esene, boycotted the recent ward and local delegates congresses held on February 4 and February 10, respectively.
These congresses were conducted across 192 wards and 17 local government areas of the state, excluding Etsako Central Local Government Area, where the exercise was canceled due to the alleged kidnapping of electoral officials en route to the local government for the ward delegates congress.
The aspirants had earlier lodged a complaint with the party’s appeal panel regarding the composition of the officials appointed to conduct the ward delegates congress, chaired by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah.
Speaking on behalf of the aspirants, Anselm Ojezua explained that they boycotted the local government congress because it was based on the results of the ward congress, which they deemed flawed.
He emphasized that the foundation of the process was faulty, leading to their decision to seek redress through internal party mechanisms.
Ojezua stated, “We will follow the party machinery, and if they persist in what they are doing, we will continue to remind them about the danger involved in that level of arrogance and recklessness.”
He reassured their supporters and party members to remain calm, asserting that they would take appropriate actions to protect their rights within the party before considering legal action.
The aggrieved aspirants expressed confidence that their grievances would be addressed, warning that they would hold responsible anyone found to be responsible for the party’s misfortune in Edo State.
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